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| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | WBEZ | WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 10, 2026: Mayor announces new hires, fallout from West Suburban Hospital closure and more - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/04/10/wbezs-weekly-news-recap-april-10-2026-mayor-announces-new-hires-fallout-from-west-suburban-hospital-closure-and-more | Efforts begin to rename Pilsen’s Cesar Chavez Post Office. Chicago launches citywide program allowing homeowners to add additional dwelling units. Meanwhile housing advocates announce plans to sue the Chicago Housing Authority over last month’s CEO appointment. _In the Loop_ breaks down those stories and more in our Weekly News Recap. … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | WBEZ | Kenya Merritt’s DCASE appointment advances as alderpersons voice concerns about whistleblower lawsuit | https://www.wbez.org/arts-culture/2026/04/10/kenya-merritts-dcase-appointment-advances-as-alderpersons-voice-concerns-about-whistleblower-lawsuit | Kenya Merritt’s appointment to be Chicago’s [ _next cultural commissioner_ ][1] advanced out of a City Council committee Thursday, but a [ _whistleblower lawsuit_ ][2] filed against Merritt and the city by a former top deputy dominated much of the hours-long questioning from alderpersons. The lawsuit was filed last month … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | WBEZ | Would you travel to the moon? - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/04/10/would-you-travel-to-the-moon | NASA aims to lay the groundwork for an extended presence on the moon and, eventually, a human expedition to Mars. The Artemis II mission is a key piece of this long-term vision, as the four astronauts were tasked with testing out how the Orion spacecraft worked in deep space. _Say … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | NBC Local | 3 teens found shot, 2 critically, in ‘targeted incident' around suburban apartment: Police | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-teens-found-shot-2-critically-in-targeted-incident-around-suburban-home-police/3920926/ | Three teen boys were found in a suburban home with multiple gunshot wounds, leaving two of them in critical condition after what police believe was a "targeted incident." Authorities in Joliet said they were called around 8:16 p.m. Thursday to the 1000 block of Lois Place for a report of … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | NBC Local | 2 employees suffer burn injuries as fire spark heavy response at suburban business | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-employees-suffer-burn-injuries-as-fire-spark-heavy-response-at-suburban-business/3920960/ | Two employees and a firefighter suffered burn injuries in a blaze at a suburban industrial business Friday morning. The fire broke out just after 8:30 a.m. at 6400 S. Archer Rd. in Bedford Park. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][1] WATCH HERE ][2] Authorities … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 2 charged in Chicago mail theft burglary: officials | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/2-charged-chicago-mail-theft-burglary-officials | ![2 charged in Chicago mail theft burglary: officials][7] #### [ 2 charged in Chicago mail theft burglary: officials ][8] Two people were charged with burglary after police said they broke into an apartment building mail room and stole mail and packages on Chicago’s North Side. #### The Brief * * … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago police search for driver in hit-and-run that killed teen | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-search-driver-hit-and-run-killed-teen | ![$1K reward offered for Chicago hit-and-run suspect][1] #### [ $1K reward offered for Chicago hit-and-run suspect ][2] A 15-year-old girl was killed in a Chicago hit-and-run, and police are asking for help finding the driver. #### The Brief * * A 15-year-old girl died after a hit-and-run crash in South … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | What's a clear sign of spring in Chicago? Here's what you told us | https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/04/10/signs-spring-chicago-what-you-told-us | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][48] * [ Facebook ][49] * [ Bluesky ][50] * [ Email ][51] * [ Reddit ][52] * [ Flipboard ][53] We asked readers what’s a clear sign of spring in Chicago? Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Native wildflowers in Forest Glen mural painted by a native son | https://chicago.suntimes.com/murals/2026/04/10/chicago-murals-forest-glen-wesley-truman-daniel | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][35] * [ Facebook ][36] * [ Bluesky ][37] * [ Email ][38] * [ Reddit ][39] * [ Flipboard ][40] When Wesley Truman Daniel visits his old Sauganash neighborhood, or his parents travel to O’Hare Airport, they drive under … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Kenya Merritt’s DCASE appointment advances as alderpersons voice concerns about whistleblower lawsuit | https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/04/10/kenya-merritts-dcase-appointment-advances-as-alderpersons-voice-concerns-about-whistleblower-lawsuit | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][20] * [ Facebook ][21] * [ Bluesky ][22] * [ Email ][23] * [ Reddit ][24] * [ Flipboard ][25] Kenya Merritt’s appointment to be Chicago’s [ _next cultural commissioner_ ][26] advanced out of a City Council committee Thursday, … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | CPD releases photos of car wanted in fatal hit-and-run of teenage girl in South Shore | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/04/10/cpd-hit-and-run-cash-reward-teenage-girl-car-photos | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] Police released pictures of a black car they are looking for in connection with the death of 15-year-old Violet … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Advocates file lawsuit against Chicago Housing Authority over appointment of new CEO | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04/10/advocates-file-lawsuit-against-chicago-housing-authority-over-appointment-of-new-ceo | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Housing advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday contesting the Chicago Housing Authority’s decision to appoint a new CEO last month. … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Lyric Opera unveils its 2026-27 season | https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-preview/lyric-opera-2026-27-season-announcement/ | Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Thursday that its 2026-2027 season will feature seven mainstage operas and—after a four-year hiatus—the return of the spring musical with a new (2025) production of Frank Loesser’s _Guys and Dolls_ . Also on deck: two movies— _Encanto_ and _Amadeus_ —with live performance of the score … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | CBS Local | U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson explains why he opposes automatic military draft registration | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/rep-jonathan-jackson-opposes-automatic-military-draft-registration/ | Starting in December, eligible men in the U.S. will be automatically registered for the military draft. Currently, men aged 18 to 26 are required to register through the Selective Service System online or at the DMV. But at the end of 2026 that changes as part of a measure tucked … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | CBS Local | Mental illness documentary "No One Cares About Crazy People" screening in Chicago Saturday | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/documentary-no-one-cares-about-crazy-people-chicago-screening/ | The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America. Called "No One Cares About Crazy People," the documentary explores the stigma and structural failures … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | CBS Local | The U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help. | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/faa-video-gamers-increase-air-traffic-controllers/ | Young people told by their parents to stop wasting their time playing video games and get a job now have a way to meld the two together, courtesy of the Department of Transportation. As the U.S. deals with [ a dangerous shortage of air traffic controllers ][4] , Transportation Secretary … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | CBS Local | Part of State Street closing next week in downtown Chicago amid emergency repairs | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/state-street-closure-downtown-chicago/ | Emergency sewer repairs are causing a major downtown Chicago road closure starting next week. The Chicago Department of Transportation said southbound State Street will be closed between Wacker Drive and Randolph Street beginning Monday, April 13. The closure will officially begin at 9 a.m. The transportation department said the emergency … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Repubs slam Pritzker on gerrymandering, affordability | https://capitolfax.com/2026/04/10/repubs-slam-pritzker-on-gerrymandering-affordability/ | * Gov. JB Pritzker [ yesterday ][1] … > We believe in getting rid of gerrymandering. We Democrats. He then went on to say that Republicans started it by gerrymandering so many congressional districts. * Illinois House Republicans… > Governor Pritzker’s record tells the real story: > > • [ … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | block-club-chicago | City Awards $4,500 Grants To Community Groups, Food Pantries Amid SNAP Cuts | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/10/city-awards-4500-grants-to-community-groups-food-pantries-amid-snap-cuts/ | CHICAGO — The city is providing grants of $4,500 to dozens of local groups so they can respond to a growing need for food assistance amid the Trump administration’s cuts to SNAP. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the program Thursday, saying the city has provided the grants to 67 groups. The … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | April 10, 2026 | ABC Local | Frontier Airlines plane and 2 two trucks nearly collide at LAX | https://abc7chicago.com/post/lax-close-call-frontier-airlines-plane-2-trucks-collide-tarmac/18866736/ | LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between a Frontier Airlines plane and two trucks on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport. "We just had two trucks just cut us off, we had to slam on the brakes not to hit 'em," the pilot … |